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Canon SX150 IS vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G

Portability
86
Imaging
37
Features
40
Overall
38
Canon PowerShot SX150 IS front
 
Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G front
Portability
90
Imaging
39
Features
44
Overall
41

Canon SX150 IS vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G Key Specs

Canon SX150 IS
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-336mm (F3.4-5.6) lens
  • 306g - 113 x 73 x 46mm
  • Introduced May 2012
  • Earlier Model is Canon SX130 IS
  • Successor is Canon SX160 IS
Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 4.8" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 23-481mm (F) lens
  • 305g - 129 x 71 x 19mm
  • Introduced August 2012
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Canon SX150 IS vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G Overview

Here, we will be matching up the Canon SX150 IS vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by competitors Canon and Samsung. The resolution of the SX150 IS (14MP) and the Galaxy Camera 3G (16MP) is pretty well matched and both cameras have the identical sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

Photography Glossary

The SX150 IS was unveiled 3 months earlier than the Galaxy Camera 3G which means that they are both of a similar generation. Both of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before going into a complete comparison, here is a brief overview of how the SX150 IS grades versus the Galaxy Camera 3G when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX150 IS over the Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G

 SX150 IS Galaxy Camera 3G 
Focus manually More precise focus
Screen resolution230k0kSharper screen (+230k dot)

Reasons to pick Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G over the Canon SX150 IS

 Galaxy Camera 3G SX150 IS 
Screen size4.8"3"Bigger screen (+1.8")
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Canon SX150 IS and Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G

 SX150 IS Galaxy Camera 3G 
IntroducedMay 2012August 2012Similar generation
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither has selfie screen

Canon SX150 IS vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G Physical Comparison

If you're intending to carry your camera frequently, you will have to take into account its weight and proportions. The Canon SX150 IS has exterior measurements of 113mm x 73mm x 46mm (4.4" x 2.9" x 1.8") with a weight of 306 grams (0.67 lbs) whilst the Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G has measurements of 129mm x 71mm x 19mm (5.1" x 2.8" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 305 grams (0.67 lbs).

Examine the Canon SX150 IS vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you have attached at that moment. Below is a front view size comparison of the SX150 IS and the Galaxy Camera 3G.

Canon SX150 IS vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the SX150 IS and Galaxy Camera 3G is 86 and 90 respectively.

Canon SX150 IS vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G top view buttons comparison

Canon SX150 IS vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G Sensor Comparison

Usually, it can be difficult to see the difference between sensor sizing just by looking at a spec sheet. The visual underneath will provide you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the SX150 IS and Galaxy Camera 3G.

Clearly, each of these cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit not the same MP. You should expect the Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G to give greater detail having an extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop pictures a good deal more aggressively.

Canon SX150 IS vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G sensor size comparison

Canon SX150 IS vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX150 IS vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SX150 IS Portrait photography information
Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G Portrait photography information
42
has manual focus
sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
offers face detect autofocus
can't use external flash
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
30
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
lack of manual focus
no manual exposure
external flash not possible
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Canon SX150 IS Street photography info
Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G Street photography info
59
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average in class (306g)
fixed screen
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
61
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others (305 grams)
no moving screen
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Canon SX150 IS Sports photography highlights
Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G Sports photography highlights
39
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
offers tracking focus
max fps very slow (1.0 frames/s)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
terrible battery life (130 shots)
does not have phase detect autofocus
44
amazing zoom range (23-481mm 20.9 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
no shutter priority mode
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Canon SX150 IS Travel photography details
Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G Travel photography details
64
lighter than average in class (306g)
sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
has built in flash
reasonably wide (28mm)
great reach (336mm)
missing Timelapse function
terrible battery life (130 per charge)
screen is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.4)
72
lighter than others (305 grams)
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
really wide (23mm)
long reach (481mm)
very good max aperture (f)
no Timelapse function
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SX150 IS as a Landscape photography camera
Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G as a Landscape photography camera
46
has manual focus
reasonably wide (28mm)
decent sized screen (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
can't change lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.4)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
terrible battery life (130 shots)
missing Timelapse function
47
really wide (23mm)
very good max aperture (f)
big screen (4.8 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
no manual exposure
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW support
no Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Canon SX150 IS
Vlogging with Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G
30
reasonably wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detect autofocus
lighter than average in class (306g)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.4)
screen is not selfie friendly
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pixels)
missing microphone support
36
really wide (23mm)
very good max aperture (f)
touchscreen enabled
built in image stabilization (Optical)
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than others (305g)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
no microphone port
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Canon SX150 IS vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX150 IS and Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G
 Canon PowerShot SX150 ISSamsung Galaxy Camera 3G
General Information
Make Canon Samsung
Model type Canon PowerShot SX150 IS Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Introduced 2012-05-14 2012-08-29
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip Digic 4 1.4GHz Quad-Core
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 14MP 16MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 3:2 -
Full resolution 4320 x 3240 -
Max native ISO 1600 3200
Minimum native ISO 80 100
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Total focus points 1 -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-336mm (12.0x) 23-481mm (20.9x)
Maximum aperture f/3.4-5.6 -
Macro focusing distance 1cm -
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3 inches 4.8 inches
Resolution of screen 230 thousand dot 0 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Screen tech - 308 ppi, HD Super Clear Touch Display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 15 secs -
Maximum shutter speed 1/2500 secs -
Continuous shooting speed 1.0fps -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 3.00 m no built-in flash
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync no built-in flash
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps), 160 x 120 (15 fps) 1920 x 1080
Max video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video format H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless Eye-Fi Connected Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) none
GPS None BuiltIn
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 306 gr (0.67 lbs) 305 gr (0.67 lbs)
Physical dimensions 113 x 73 x 46mm (4.4" x 2.9" x 1.8") 129 x 71 x 19mm (5.1" x 2.8" x 0.7")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 130 photos -
Battery form AA -
Battery ID 2 x AA -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) -
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC micro SD/micro SDHC/micro SDXC
Storage slots One One
Pricing at launch $249 $606